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The Indonesian government has posted an advert for a new youth ambassador position that orders members of the LGBT community not to apply.
The country, the most populous Muslim nation in the world, has not outlawed homosexuality but same-sex relationships are not openly welcomed, and the ruling government has made efforts to marginalize the community.
The advert reads: “We require someone physically and mentally healthy, not involved in promiscuity and sexually deviant behaviour, including LGBT, which should be proven through a doctor’s certificate.read more

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